self-assured

[self-uh-shoord]

adjective

1. self-confident.

   Synonyms: positive, cocky, confident, assured

self-assured

adjective

1. confident of one's own worth

Other Word Forms

• self-assuredness noun
• self-assuredly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of self-assured¹

First recorded in 1705–15

Example Sentences

But, after qualifying for the World Championship semi-finals fourth fastest overall after winning his heat, the outspoken 28-year-old remained as self-assured as ever.

From BBC

Creating my profile, I wrote that I hoped to meet someone self-assured - able to laugh at life and themselves, while also embracing a dance floor with enthusiasm.

From BBC

Kelly is a proud, cocky footballer unafraid to celebrate her tournament-winning penalty with a self-assured shrug to the fans - similar to the celebration after scoring against Italy from a rebound following her own missed penalty.

From BBC

Just that, bellowed in capital letters evoking images of very self-assured men sporting handlebar mustaches.

From Salon

There’s the nerdy caretaker, the self-assured artist, the damaged orchard worker, the bored DJ and the literature professor who thinks she’s French.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• assured 
• confident 
• courageous 
• overconfident